BREW CREW IS BEST IN THE BIGS

Benny Sieu, USA Today Sports

Most people didn't count on the Milwaukee Brewers as being a contender this year. If they were on your schedule, it was an opportunity to go out to the park and boo Ryan Braun, but not much else. Well, "Sheriff" Mark Reynolds and company have been the baddest team in the big leagues, entering Friday with an 11-5 record. Our old pal Reynolds is only hitting .171 (with three homers), but the real story is Milwaukee's pitching. The Brewers rank third in the majors with a 2.73 ERA, and with a 1-2-3 of Yovani Gallardo, Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza, it's conceivable that they could be competitive for the long haul.

Most people didn't count on the Milwaukee Brewers as being a contender this year. If they were on your schedule, it was an opportunity to go out to the park and boo Ryan Braun, but not much else. Well, "Sheriff" Mark Reynolds and company have been the baddest team in the big leagues, entering Friday with an 11-5 record. Our old pal Reynolds is only hitting .171 (with three homers), but the real story is Milwaukee's pitching. The Brewers rank third in the majors with a 2.73 ERA, and with a 1-2-3 of Yovani Gallardo, Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza, it's conceivable that they could be competitive for the long haul. (Benny Sieu, USA Today Sports)

Most people didn't count on the Milwaukee Brewers as being a contender this year. If they were on your schedule, it was an opportunity to go out to the park and boo Ryan Braun, but not much else. Well, "Sheriff" Mark Reynolds and company have been the baddest team in the big leagues, entering Friday with an 11-5 record. Our old pal Reynolds is only hitting .171 (with three homers), but the real story is Milwaukee's pitching. The Brewers rank third in the majors with a 2.73 ERA, and with a 1-2-3 of Yovani Gallardo, Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza, it's conceivable that they could be competitive for the long haul.